Pre Purchase Building Inspections Omahu

Omahu Pre Purchase Building Inspection Services

As a buyer with an Omahu home inspection report and you’ll be assured of exactly what you are purchasing prior to putting your offer in.

A building report by an inspector of our inspectors of buildings is highly thorough. Every detail is taken care of and they are a smart investment.

We provide a full follow-up service for free and are happy to contact you to discuss your inspection. We are a part of the NZ Standard 4306:2005 , and examine for hundreds of the common problems from the bathroom to the washing line. The expert building reports for Omahu are comprehensive are easy to understand and accepted by the major banks and insurance companies.

Our company is completely qualified and carry the industry standard liability insurance. Inspections prior to purchase and reports are performed by highly skilled experts. We’ve been trained to point out the signs of a building defect that the ordinary inspector might overlook!

Don’t just hope for the best. If your next house will be safe we’ll help you determine if you’re making right decision, and at the right price, with our Omahu pre purchase building inspections.

Peace of Mind

We will carry out a thorough inspection of your property as well as provide you with a fair and honest comprehensive written building report, complete with photographs of any issues to ensure that the home you are purchasing will be of the quality you expect.

Our thorough inspection by the Omahu building inspector usually will take between one and a half and 2 hours on site. However, we permit a maximum of two hours to conduct our quality pre-purchase inspections in Omahu. In addition, we’ll spend additional hours to prepare the report.

Our reports are precise but easy to comprehend to inform you as clearly as imaginable about the potential of your new property. You are in a stronger position for negotiation when you are completely informed to make informed choices about property.

Don’t pay too much for an household which is likely cause you to have a headache with potential issues in the future. We know exactly where common issues occur and give you professional advice on how you can move forward.

Depending on what an house inspection finds, you may be able to use a report to help negotiate with the seller over the cost or even repairs. Even if a report only detects minor issues, you can still use it as a guideline for future maintenance.

Why Are Pre Purchase Building Inspections Are Vital

It’s great, you’ve found a property that looks like it ticks all the boxes. The agent who is selling it says it is solidly built and your DIY expert friend says it looks good. Are you required to get it checked out?

If you’re buying a house without conducting a pre purchase inspection, not only could you find yourself with some costly issues that might be identified, but it could also severely limit your options for claiming damages if the house was to be stricken with a significant issue.

A pre purchase building inspection report from a qualified Omahu building inspector will reveal any issues that the property may have, highlight any future problems and highlight the areas where you can add value. It will ensure that home buyers don’t face any nasty unexpected costs and offers you the chance to negotiate a lower cost.

We check the entire property and identify any significant defects and any urgent maintenance issues and problems that are caused by the gradual degradation. We search for structural issues or any indication that the building is a leaky building and issues caused by delayed maintenance like weatherboards becoming rotten due to peeling paint and areas that are damp or mould.

Red Flags & Warning Signs

Each of these could be costly to solve:

Black plastic pipe: Look for them if the home was constructed or re-plumbed in the late 1970s or early 1980s. They have been known to leak. Insurance companies are unlikely to cover damages that is caused by this type of pipe, even if you were aware that they were there.

Weatherside siding: The weatherboard can leak. If the home was constructed in the early 80s it could have Weatherside.

Plaster-style monolithic cladding: It was popular from the late 1980s through the mid 2000s Many "leaky houses" have this cladding. The exterior walls usually have a smooth, unbroken finish.

Asbestos construction: Widely used since the mid-1940s to mid-1980s. It is often found on ceilings, roofs, underneath lino, or fences. If you find asbestos in the location, seek professional advice on what risk it poses, the very best way it might be removed, the length of time it will be to get rid of, and the cost for removal.

Pre-Purchase Building & House Inspections Omahu

Our comprehensive pre purchase inspection will reveal any issues that might need remedial attention.

• A thorough examination of the structure and weather-tightness of every visible component.
• A study for the solutions that the house receives (given reasonable access).
• A brief survey of out-buildings immediately surrounding grounds, as well as site drainage.
• Non-invasive moisture testing in areas of high risk and potentially hazard such as door and window penetrations , as well as rooms that are wet (bathrooms, laundry etc) is part of the core services offered.
• Identification of items that are maintenance related.
• Recognising changes and additions to the original construction requiring the approval of a permit or permission.

Having the house inspection report on hand will help you make an informed decision when moving ahead to finish your purchase.

What's Included in a Pre-Purchase Building Inspection?

• Exterior Claddings & Joinery
• Borer Detection
• Retaining Walls & Decks
• Drainage & Plumbing
• Spouting & Downpipes
• Sub-floor Structure & Foundations
• Roof Cavity & Roof
• The Hot Water System
• Driveway & Paths
• Building Insulation
• Flooring
• Detection of any Moisture